When converting PNG to JPG makes sense
| Your PNG is… | Convert to JPG? |
|---|---|
| A photo (camera image, scanned picture) | Yes. Typically several times smaller at quality 80. |
| A form or portal requirement says “JPG only” | Yes. Combine with a KB target if there is a size limit. |
| A screenshot with text, a logo or a diagram | Usually not. JPG blurs sharp edges; try Compress PNG instead. |
| An image with a transparent background | Only if you don’t need transparency; otherwise use PNG to WebP. |
Transparent areas
JPG has no transparency. Kilomill blends transparent and semi-transparent pixels onto a solid colour: white by default, or any colour under Advanced → Background for transparent areas. Pick the colour of the page or document the image will sit on, and soft edges will blend in naturally.